Food For Thought: Why make a passion project documentary and give it away for FREE with Giles Alderson & Dan Richardson
Mar 04, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 443
Episode description
Today’s episode is a special one! First for all, the brilliant Phil Hawkins takes the reins as our host. And if that wasn’t exciting enough, the one and only Giles Alderson finally joins us to present his brand-new film! Alongside his longtime friend and co-director/-producer/-writer, Dan Richardson, he’s celebrating the release of their powerful and thought-provoking documentary, Food For Thought. What began as a simple idea (years ago) has grown into a phenomenal feature-length film - one that’s sure to inspire and make an impact!
Tune in for an episode filled with invaluable filmmaking insights, including:
Financing a film through crowdfunding
Shooting across the world on a low budget
Organising a premiere
Why releasing a film for free on YouTube
Exclusive behind-the-scenes stories
… and so much more!
FOOD FOR THOUGHT is finally out NOW | Watch it HERE
A documentary exploring the rapid growth and uptake of the vegan lifestyle around the world.
And if you enjoyed the film, please take a moment to share & rate it on your favourite platforms. Every review & every comment helps us share the film's important message with more people. Your support truly makes a difference!
PODCAST MERCH
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COURSES
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PATREON
Big thank you to:
Serena Gardner
Mark Hammett
Lee Hutchings
Marli J
Monroe
Karen
Newman
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CREDITS
The Filmmakers Podcast is written and produced by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson
Edited by @tobiasvees
Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative
Theme Music by John J. Harvey
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